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Basilar artery migraine and reversible imaging abnormalities

J Maytal1, R B Libman, E S Lustrin

  • 1Division of Pediatric Neurology, Schneider Children's Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, USA.

AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|July 22, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Basilar artery migraine can cause temporary brain imaging abnormalities that fully resolve over time. These transient changes are likely due to cerebral vasogenic edema, a type of brain swelling.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Neuroimaging

Background:

  • Basilar artery migraine is a subtype of migraine with aura.
  • Neuroimaging findings in migraine are typically transient and may mimic other conditions.

Observation:

  • A 17-year-old male experienced two episodes of basilar artery migraine.
  • Cranial computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed transient abnormalities after each migraine episode.

Findings:

  • Repeat MR imaging six months after the final migraine episode demonstrated complete resolution of the observed abnormalities.
  • The transient brain imaging abnormalities observed are hypothesized to be related to cerebral vasogenic edema.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the transient nature of neuroimaging findings in basilar artery migraine.
  • Understanding these transient changes is crucial for accurate diagnosis and to avoid misinterpretation as more severe neurological conditions.
  • Cerebral vasogenic edema is a likely mechanism for these temporary imaging alterations in migraine patients.